1  The LORD reigneth ; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.* 2  Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.† 3  A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. 4  His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. 5  The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6  The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. 7  Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. 8  Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. 9  For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. 10  Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. 11  Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. 12  Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.‡